Watch List notes:

Valentinian III, 425-455. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.44 g, 12 h), Constantinopolis, 425-430. D N VALENTIN-IANVS P F AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust of Valentinian III facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear over his shoulder in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing fallen enemy, on his left shoulder. Rev. SALVS REI - PVBLICAE H / CONOB Theodosius II and Valentinian III, nimbate and in consular robe, seated facing on double-throne, each holding mappa in his right hand and cruciform scepter in his left; above, star. Depeyrot 79/2. RIC 242. Minor scratches, otherwise, good very fine.


From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, privately acquired from Münzen & Medaillen AG on 27 February 1964 (with a photocopy of the original invoice enclosed).